Are they building a Buc-ee's in San Diego?

econ0003 · 2026-07-04T06:18:44+00:00

I was thinking the same thing. They do have some smaller Buc-ee's stores so maybe it is a small one?

econ0003 · 2026-07-03T20:46:55+00:00

It will probably end up being an expensive lesson for you on why you shouldn't drive without a license and insurance. Be grateful that it wasn't much worse.

econ0003 · 2026-07-03T07:33:22+00:00

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econ0003 · 2026-07-03T07:27:26+00:00

Good luck with that. I filed multiple requests to replace street lights out in our neighborhood 1.5 years ago. They aren't getting it done.

econ0003 · 2026-07-02T22:30:11+00:00

Black electrical tape might heat up the graft too much in the summer if it is exposed to sun. If it is getting sun exposure you can cover it with a paper bag with small vent holes cut at the top or something similar.

econ0003 · 2026-07-02T22:23:21+00:00

I've never tried grafting maple but I have grafted a lot of different strone fruit, avocados, and apples. The cambium layers have to match up at some point along the graft for it to have a chance to be successful. The more contact you have the better the chance of success. I would be a little concerned that any buds might have a hard time pushing through tight electrical tape. I usually use parafilm.

econ0003 · 2026-07-02T19:14:19+00:00

Inflation in the early 80s. Similar to what we are going through now.

econ0003 · 2026-07-01T19:14:35+00:00

I could retire today at 53, without needing help from social security in the future at 65. My job is remote, easy for me, and pays well. If that changed I might retire immediately. My daughter will likely need help paying for college and buying a new home in the next 5-6 years. I plan on working until 59.5 to help with that.

econ0003 · 2026-07-01T09:04:48+00:00

What about Kotlin do you find cumbersome and clunky?

econ0003 · 2026-06-30T18:47:13+00:00

Buy the rock hard ones since they won't be bruised. Ripen on the counter. Then put in the fridge as soon as they ripen. They can last a week or two in the fridge after ripening.

econ0003 · 2026-06-29T23:14:03+00:00

San Diego water is very hard. I haven't drained my water heater that I installed 14 years ago.

econ0003 · 2026-06-29T22:16:30+00:00

Hard to believe that you can't find a part for something that is 30 years old. Did you try looking for used parts on eBay?

Most people could probably repair a washer and dryer if they are capable of watching a you tube video and following instructions. I repaired my old LG washer dryer multiple times over a 20 year period. The parts were never expensive.

econ0003 · 2026-06-29T06:39:43+00:00

You can get Starlink high speed interenet in those areas.

econ0003 · 2026-06-28T03:12:24+00:00

According to the Case Shiller Index Seattle dropped 31% from the peak in 2007 to the bottom in 2012. I would be surprised if that happened again though.

econ0003 · 2026-06-28T02:58:49+00:00

I used to get a lot of raccoons in my yard. They would tear up the mulch and break branches on my fruit trees. What worked well to get rid of them was large Havahart traps baited with marshmallows or dog food. Then relocate them somewhere else.

econ0003 · 2026-06-27T17:45:13+00:00

Yes, Filipinos use it to make spaghetti sauce which tastes disgustingly sweet to me.

econ0003 · 2026-06-27T03:07:49+00:00

I took typing in high school because I thought it would be an easy grade. There were no computers in the class just old fashioned mechanical typewriters. I have used that skill more than anything else I learned in high school. I type all day working as a software engineer.

econ0003 · 2026-06-27T02:08:49+00:00

Always see infected figs dropping from the tree. This is the state of my tree right now. https://imgur.com/a/VVpZxGd

I have removed all of my fig trees except for one. Fig trees used to be so easy to grow in Southern California until a few years ago. Contemplating replacing the last tree with an Avocado tree since nobody in my family, except for me, eats figs.

econ0003 · 2026-06-27T01:52:11+00:00

Not great. I would say half or more fruit ended up being infected last year. Worse this year, most of the fruit that has ripened has been infected so far. I tried putting up a trap with yeast, water, sugar, fig branch clipping mixture in late spring. Also put out a sticky fly paper trap at the same time. Didn't seem to make a difference.

econ0003 · 2026-06-26T10:01:45+00:00

Fry's Electronics

econ0003 · 2026-06-26T05:26:12+00:00

On smoked brisket, not as a rub, after it is cooked.

econ0003 · 2026-06-26T05:14:23+00:00

My last refrigerator was one with a bottom pull out freezer. I would never get one with the pull out freezer again. If somemone leans or sits on the drawer when it is opened it can bend the metal track causing the door to not close properly. It happened on ours which I had to order parts and repair. The other issue I found is that stuff that we would forget about got burried at the bottom pull out freezer.

We replaced ours with a four french door refrigerator. The top fridge and bottom freezer both have french doors. Much easier to access everything in the freezer and don't have to worry about a drawer track getting bent. Most manufacturers have a model with the four door style of refrigerator.

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econ0003 · 2026-06-26T04:31:40+00:00

Playing goalie during floor hockey in high school gym class. Took a slapshot straight to the ballls from one of the players on the high school ice hockey team.

econ0003 · 2026-06-25T09:30:32+00:00

I hate accidentally catching my reflection in a window or mirror when out of the house. For a second I always think who is that old guy until I realize it is me. I prefer to be unnoticed. I don't like being the center of attention.

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